Why must ligaments be able to stretch?

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Why must ligaments be able to stretch?

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2007-02-11 05:58:45 · 2 answers · asked by rosh n 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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They mostly stabilize (articulations) joints. Keep in mind that they don't flex much at all. Ligaments are dense connective tissue, so if they are overstretched or pulled in a direction that their fibers aren't oreinted, tears will happen. And since ligaments are generally avascular, they may not heal properly.

2007-02-11 07:05:12 · answer #1 · answered by Niotulove 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ligaments connect bones to other bones at the joints. Ligaments must be able to stretch to allow the joints to move. If they didn't stretch, the joints would be bound too tightly together.

2007-02-11 14:31:27 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋